Overhauling expenses of Rs 25,000 for the engine of a motor car to get better fuel efficiency is :
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EPFO EO AO 2023
Deferred revenue expenditure
Incorrect AnswerRevenue receipt
Incorrect AnswerCapital expenditure
Correct AnswerRevenue expenditure
Incorrect AnswerExplanation:
- Capital expenditure is money spent to acquire or improve a long-term asset, like machinery or vehicles. It gives benefits over several years.
- Revenue expenditure is spent on day-to-day operations, like repairs, salaries, or materials. It only benefits the current period.
- Deferred revenue expenditure refers to spending whose benefit lasts beyond one year but isn’t tied to acquiring a new asset, like heavy advertising to boost sales for a few years.
- Revenue receipt is money received in the normal course of business, such as sales income or interest.
The correct answer is: Option 3: Capital expenditure.
Because overhauling the engine to improve fuel efficiency increases the car’s future economic benefits.
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